To me, it was worth it because it ticked all the boxes (and then some) of a fantasy device I had wanted for a while, a Digi form-factor box, but with real analog voices to round out my DT/DN setup. YMMV.
But as an experienced software developer, I must admit, the idea of creating my own machines for the ST has me salivating a bit, plus, just imagine what the community would come up with to share.
This all just conjecture at the moment, but that “upgrade superpowers” phrase is certainly tantalizing.
An SDK to create sounds seems highly unlikely. Would it allow creating animated graphics for the parameters too? I just want more sounds created by Elektron; especially, a more lush/bright chord machine with ensemble/chorus.
Yeah, I agree that’s highly unlikely. They put a lot of work into making their instruments fully integrated, it would go against their grains to make their platform open for third parties to modify. I couldn’t imagine the guardrails they’d have to enforce given how (I’m guessing) tightly integrated their code is to the hardware to maximize performance out of the relatively simplistic circuitry.
Well € 800,- is tempting.
I ask (myself): Owning an A4, AR and DT and some synths: Would there be any benefit with an ST? Does a Syntakt combined with DT save time in comparison to my equipment or does it only distract more?
this is the only thing I want, like Korg device algorithms.
being able to choose my own parameters is essential for the longevity of the device, with few parameters per machine it is the ultimate remedy to staleness.
the Syntakt is not bread and butter, bread and butter does well with few parameters, this is experimentally focused and needs some open ends to be unlocked.
Yes, this sounds like a more reasonable guess than mine. Being able to assign custom parameter control from a wider selection of parameters per machine would unlock a great deal in terms of sonic sculpting and even performance customization.
A new upgrading? They’re unveiling the paid for subscription synth/sampling machine upgrades, revealing the new direction of Elektron and finally uncovering what Cenk meant when he left.
Honestly I would be totally fine with purchasable machines. I know we’ve been spoiled with free upgrades but I do think there are ways we can support more and deeper development. Would be cool if they allowed some user created machines too…
I paid full price. I see the difference to the now price just as an early adopter‘s fee. Can’t buy so much continuous excitement and happiness for 3 or 4 days lasting anywhere else for 200 EUR. The kick having a new exciting machine to arrive just within the still ongoing excitement wave after seeing loopop‘s video announcement or however the news reach me is unbeatable. Like multiple orGASm finally for men. Dopamine reward system and fast DAT are a racket.
At the end of the day each machine has parameters, which are macros, one parameter does a number of things that we can’t pinpoint.
A set of algorithmic black boxes that output the altered sound controlled by one knob.
I think every machine should have each parameter they’ve created. Who cares if it isn’t “suitable”? I guarantee people would use shimmer in creative ways on SY BITS.
